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View Full Post Top Winter & Spring Sports Events in Austin

Published: 2/6/2019

Looking for some live action events while you're in and around Austin? We have you covered with a selection of the top spring sports events to fit any budget that are perfect for the whole family! Banked Track TXRD. Credit Dave Idemoto, courtesy of Bullock Museum. 1/12/19 – 10/19/19 (select dates) Texas Roller Derby Palmer Event Center Austin is the home of two of the most entertaining Roller Derby leagues in the nation. Austin's original banked track league, Texas Roller Derby is the perfect blend of the “Keep Austin Weird” attitude and a... read more

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View Full Post Top February Events & Festivals

Published: 1/30/2019

Planning a February escape to Austin? From food to film and coffee to culture, here are a few of our favorite things to add to your list! Courtesy Contiki. 2/1/19 - 2/28/19 Black History Month Various Venues To commemorate Black History Month there will be events throughout the city celebrating important people and moments in time in African-American history. visitaustin.org/black-austin 2/9/19 Carnaval Brasileiro Emo's Carnaval in Austin is one of the biggest Brazilian Carnaval celebrations outside Brazil. Brasileiro-style samba, costumes and wild abandon can all be seen in... read more

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View Full Post How to Experience Free Week 2019

Published: 1/2/2019

Looking to shake off those post-holiday blues? Red River Cultural District’s Free Week has your cure. This year’s festivities will take place Tuesday, January 1 to Sunday, January 6, 2019 and will feature 180+ local bands in 9+ venues around the city. With so many performances to hear and venues to see, here’s an insider guide to help you make the most out of your Free Week 2019 . Free Week. Courtesy of Do512, credit Roger Ho. Know Your Venues Free Week is a great time to visit Austin or explore deeper if you’re a local. Since there is no cover, you can... read more

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View Full Post Top January Events & Exhibits

Published: 12/21/2018

Headed to Austin this January? Get your fill of live music, outdoor activities, cultural events and exhibits you won't find anywhere else! Here are our top events and exhibits this month: Credit Geoff Duncan. Through 1/21/19 Ice Skating On The Plaza at Whole Foods Whole Foods Lamar Spend an afternoon on the rink at the Whole Foods flagship store on North Lamar. Then head inside for a cup of cocoa or cider and live, local music on the weekends! Daily: 10 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. wholefoodsmarket.com 1/3/19 - 1/10/19 Free Week Around Austin The first week of January... read more

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View Full Post How to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Austin

Published: 12/14/2018

2019 is quickly approaching, and Austin knows how to celebrate in style. From live music and discos to family-friendly events, ATX has a range of events so you and your loved ones can ring in the New Year the right way. Check out some of the events we’ve highlighted so you can start planning your New Year’s Eve trip to town! Whisler’s Interior, credit Mark Weatherford. New Year's Eve Parties Whisler’s New Years Eve Whisler's East Austin favorite Whisler’s is hosting a New Year’s Eve bash for the books! Enjoy an all vinyl set by... read more

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View Full Post Visiting Austin's Trail of Lights

Published: 12/10/2018

The holidays are here, and one of the best ways to celebrate in Austin is by visiting the city’s 54th Annual Trail of Lights . From December 10-23, 2018, Zilker Park transforms into a winter wonderland as it's lit up by more than 40 displays and nearly two million dazzling lights. This year, the Trail of Lights will welcome local food trucks, nightly entertainment and family-friendly holiday activities. Find out how and when to visit the Trail this season. Courtesy of the Trail of Lights Foundation. Event Info First opening in 1965 as... read more

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View Full Post 2019 Austin Event Guide

Published: 12/3/2018

Preview the fun to come in 2019 and mark your calendar with Austin's biggest events, from food to fine arts and of course, live music. Live music on Red River. Credit Dave Mead. JANUARY 1/1/19 - 1/8/19 Free Week Red River Cultural District The first week of January might be the best time for a music fan to visit Austin. Why? Hundreds of Austin bands participate in this annual event that encompasses multiple venues all over Austin. 1/21/19 Martin Luther King March and Festival The University of Texas and Huston-Tillotson University Join the march from the MLK statue at... read more

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View Full Post December Top Events & Festivals

Published: 11/26/2018

From art bazaars and festive films to holiday lights festivals and Santa sightings, we've got your top things to do in Austin this December: 11/21/18 - 12/30/18 ZACH Theatre Presents: "A Christmas Carol" ZACH Theatre "A Christmas Carol" is back to ring in the holidays! This rockin' show provides a modern twist on the classic tale. In fact, this show has proven to be such a hit among locals and visitors that is it the most popular show in the theatre's history. zachtheatre.org Blue Genie Art Bazaar. Credit... read more

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View Full Post The Ultimate Guide to Holidays in Austin

Published: 11/2/2018

Spending the holidays in Austin ? Celebrate like a local and join in some of our city’s most beloved holiday traditions, from over-the-top holiday lights displays to shopping markets and live performances of Christmas classics. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Courtesy of Trail of Lights. Marvel at glittering holiday lights displays. With more than two million lights and 40 displays, it’s hard not to feel awestruck by the glorious spectacle of the Austin Trail of Lights at Zilker Park. Take it all in as you walk or jog through the 2.1-mile Fun Run. At the Lady... read more

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View Full Post November Top Events & Festivals

Published: 10/30/2018

There's no shortage of festive, fall fun in Austin this November. Whether you're looking to experience the city's top culinary offerings, jump start your holiday shopping or just enjoy the gorgeous weather that Austin has to offer, get your holiday season into gear with these top events and things to do in the Live Music Capital of the World®: 11/1/18 - 11/4/18 U.S. Vintage National Championships Circuit of The Americas Old meets new in Austin when more than 400 competitors test iconic racing machines on COTA's state-of-the-art track! Come see... read more

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